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Paid tuition fees or income tax during the year?

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Even if you've already left the country, we'll help you claim your Canadian tax back.

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When you work in Canada, between 15 and 29% income tax will be deducted from your earnings.

Canadian Tax Returns for Students

If you are studying in Canada, whether you’re a Canadian student or an international student, we can file your tax return. Whether you paid tuition fees or income tax during the tax year we will ensure that you get back any applicable tax relief for your expenses.

At Taxback.com we:

Will ensure you get the maximum legal refund possible by including all applicable expenses (for example tuition fees, interest on student loans and bus transit passes)

Canadian Tax Tips

?When can I get my tax back?

The Canadian tax year is from January 1st to December 31st and you have up to five years to claim a tax refund from Canada.

For 2014 Canada tax refunds: If you're working in Canada this year we can apply for your tax refund from the 1st of March 2015. Register online today and send us your documents when you finish work so we can claim your tax back as soon as possible.

For 2010 – 2013 Canadian tax refunds: If you worked in Canada anytime between 2010 and 2013 we can claim your Canadian tax back now so apply for your tax refund today! For years prior to 2010, please apply for your tax refund now and we will let you know if you meet the Tax Office's requirements for a tax refund.

?How much money will I get back?

Taxback.com will get you back as much overpaid Canadian tax as is legally possible. That amount depends on factors like:

?How long will it take to receive my Canadian tax refund? Where's my refund?

As soon as we have it, you'll have it, because we contact you immediately when we receive your refund from the tax office to organise the easiest way to get it to you.

You can watch the step-by-step progress of your application on your online account. It'll go something like this:

Once we get your documents it takes us just one working week to prepare your Canadian tax return. This involves:

Receiving and checking the documents

Estimating your refund

Completing your forms

Sending them to the tax office

Once at the Canadian Revenue Agency, your application takes between three and six months for the tax office to process, depending on how busy they are. But don't worry - our tax team will keep chasing the tax office to see how your application is progressing.

As soon as the tax office sends us your refund we'll contact you to sort out the best way to get your cash straight to you.

The total estimated time for your Canadian tax rebate is 3-6 months.

?How do I know what's happening with my tax return?

You can follow the progress of your Canada tax return on your online tracking account. This allows you to see every step of your application. As soon as we have your refund we'll contact you to sort out the best way to get your money straight to you.

Rather talk to a person? We have our own taxback.com staff available to talk to you in 27 taxback.com offices in 20 different countries. Click here to find your local office number or use our Live Chat.

?How much will it cost?

No upfront fee payment is required. Essentially, you never have to put your hand in your pocket as we only deduct our fee from the refund amount once it has been secured from the tax office.

For Canadian tax refunds we charge per tax year 12,5% + handling fee of the refund received subject to a minimum fee of $62,50 + handling fee.

If you require document retrieval services for your Canada tax refund, our fee for this is CA$20 + handling fee per document.

?Oops - I lost my documents/Help - I never got my documents – what do I do?

We know it's easy to lose documents in the move back home or to not even receive them in the first place. That's why we have a dedicated document retrieval team who deal with employers all over the world and can organise replacement documents for you.

You'll find a declaration form authorising us to do this in your Canada TaxPack, or if you no longer have it, click here to download another one.

?What is a T4?

To file your Canadian tax return we'll need either your T4 or your final payslip. The T4 is the official government form you'll receive from your employer at the end of the tax year. It outlines your earnings and the amount of tax you paid. You should receive it by the end of February but if you don't, it's no problem - our document retrieval team can sort it out for you.

?What is a final cumulative payslip?

We can use either your final cumulative payslip or your T4 to claim back Canadian tax for you. Your final cumulative payslip is the payslip attached to your last pay cheque. It shows your year-to-date earnings and how much tax you've paid.

If you don't have your final cumulative payslip or your T4, our document retrieval team can help get copies for you.

?Help! I don't have my Social Insurance Number - what do I do?

To claim your Canadian tax rebate we'll need your Social Insurance Number. If you don't have it, ask your employer or visa sponsor as they should have a record of your number. No luck? We might be able to get you an Individual Tax Number instead so contact us at canada@taxback.com to see what we can do for you.

?Can I do it myself?

Every tax office in the world is set up to accept applications directly from taxpayers so yes, you can file your return yourself. The reality is though once you submit it, there's no updating process and no feedback until you get a yes or a no, which is frustrating and very worrying.

Preparing your Canadian tax return will involve getting all the tax forms and trying to put all the information together properly – and it's not as easy as it looks.

The tax system in Canada is very complex and filing their own tax return is a challenge that many Canadian citizens don't even attempt themselves.

Our taxback.com customers rely on us as technical professionals to file their Canadian returns and get their tax back. Our customers tell us they knew trying to file it themselves would lead to stress and a possible loss of money in refunds. They'd rather focus on their university courses, their day-job or, more importantly, on their skiing.

It's easier for you to let us put our years of experience filing tax returns to good use by doing all the work for you. It makes sense to use an expert.

?I worked abroad in other countries - can you help me to claim refunds from these countries?

Absolutely! We've been organising tax refunds for people working all over the world since 1996. We provide tax refunds for 16 different services.

?Can you guarantee that I'll receive the refund amount you estimated for me?

No, but we do guarantee to get you the most money back that we legally can.

Our estimate is based on your documents and our experience in filing thousands of tax returns every week since 1996. Naturally, the Canadian tax authority has the final decision in your tax refund based on their systems and tax codes.

When our tax technicians prepare and file your return, they check for any allowances or benefits you could get and ensure we apply for the maximum rebate possible.

Useful Tax Info

Choose your province to see useful tax information about where you live

Those benefits are combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into a single monthly payment. Families can also find information about the Healthy Families Initiative, the Kid’s Recreation Fund, the Yukon Children’s Drug and Optical Program, and the Aboriginal Head Start Program for the Yukon.

The Cost of Living Tax Credit depends on adjusted net income and is not just for low income individuals. The Cost of Living Supplement can be claimed by either eligible spouse.

Nunavut

Tax brackets for Nunavut:

4% on the first $41,535 of taxable income

7% on the next $41,536

9% on the next $51,983

11.5% on the amount over $135,054

Nunavut tax credits, deductions and rebates

Nunavut Child Benefit

This benefit is combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into one monthly payment.

Nunavut Household Allowance

This allowance provides $400 per household per month to offset the high cost of fuel and energy. It is available to eligible employees who do not already receive a subsidy.

The Fuel Tax Rebate offers several programs, some for individuals and others for businesses.

Nunavut Housing Corporation

This offers several programs to help residents become homeowners, as well as incentives for home repair, renovation and maintenance, including seniors and persons with a disability.

British Columbia

British Columbia Tax Credits, Deductions and Rebates Tax brackets for British Columbia

5.06% on the first $37,568 of taxable income

7.7% on the next $37,570

10.5% on the next $11,130

12.29% on the next $18,486

14.7% on the amount over $104,754

British Columbia Family BonusThis benefit is combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into a single monthly payment.

Low Income Climate Action Tax CreditThat deduction helps low income individuals and families offset the carbon tax they pay. Eligible people receive their payments four times a year, as part of their GST Credit payment.

BC HST CreditThis is a non-taxable, refundable payment to help low-income individuals and families offset the sales tax they pay. This payment is also combined with the GST Credit payment.

British Columbia Home Owner GrantThis grant helps reduce the amount of residential property tax homeowners have to pay.

British Columbia First Time Home Buyers’ ProgramThis program was introduced to help residents buy their first home.

British Columbia (BC) Children’s Fitness Tax Credit and the BC Children’s Arts Tax CreditEach of these credits allows for a maximum of $500 and an additional $500 if the child has a disability. Taxpayers can apply the credits on their BC tax AND on their federal tax.

British Columbia Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit This is designed for senior citizens aged 65 and over who own or rent their home, and for those who share a home with a relative who is a senior citizen.

Medical expenses No expense limit for other dependants.

Alberta

Alberta Tax Rate: 10% of taxable income

Alberta offers the lowest personal tax rate in Canada, because of a low single rate tax system, the highest basic and spousal exemptions in the country, no health care premium, no general sales tax, the lowest gasoline tax rate among the provinces, and low property taxes.

Alberta Tax Credits, Deductions and Rebates

Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit

The Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit programme is designed to help working families provide for their children. There is no need to apply separately to get payments under this scheme. The information from your Canada Child Benefits application will be used to determine your eligibility for the credit.

Alberta Child Health Benefit

Children of families with limited income get free eyeglasses, prescriptions and dental visits.

Manitoba

The tax brackets for Manitoba are as follows:

10.8% on the first $31,000 of taxable income

12.75% on the next $36,000

17.4% on the amount over $67,000

Manitoba tax credits, deductions and rebates

Manitoba Child Benefit

Those benefits are in addition to the Canada Child Tax Benefit.

Tuition Free Income Tax Rebate

This rebate provides post-secondary education graduates with a 60% rebate on eligible tuition fees once they begin working and paying taxes. In addition, Manitoba post-secondary students may be eligible to receive a 5% tax credit advance on their tuition fees while they are still in school.

The Cost of Living Tax Credit depends on adjusted net income and is not just for low income individuals. The Cost of Living Supplement can be claimed by either eligible spouse.

Québec

Tax brackets for Québec

16% on the first $42,390 of taxable income, +

20% on the next $42,390, +

24% on the next $18,370, +

25.75% on the amount over $103,150

Québec tax credits, deductions and rebates

Québec Solidarity tax creditSince July 2011, this monthly amount is deposited directly into eligible taxpayers’ bank account but you must apply for this credit in order to receive it. This single amount has replaced the following tax credits: the QST credit, the credit for individuals living in northern villages and the property tax refund.

Child Assistance paymentIf your child is born in Québec, you do not have to apply to receive the payments; simply register the birth of your child. This payment is separate from the Canada Child Tax Benefit. Neither benefit is taxable.

Home-Support Services Tax CreditThe Tax Credit for Home-Support Services for senior citizens makes it easier for senior citizens to stay in their home.

Shelter Allowance Program This helps low-income senior citizens and families pay their rent.

Québec tax deduction for workers This tax deduction equals 6% of your eligible work income up to a maximum amount.

The Tax Credit for Workers aged 65 or Older This is a non-refundable credit available to residents of Québec whose eligible work income earned after they turn 65 is over $5,000.

Independent Living Tax Credit for SeniorsThis is a refundable tax credit designed to compensate senior citizens or their spouses for expenses over $500 for eligible equipment or fixtures, and for expenses related to stays in a functional rehabilitation transition unit

The Drive Electric ProgramSince January 2012, this scheme offers a purchase or lease rebate of up to $8,000 for electric and hybrid vehicles. The program replaces the tax credit that was being offered from 2009 to 2011.

Saskatchewan

Tax brackets for Saskatchewan

11% on the first $42,906 of taxable income,

13% on the next $70,683,

15% on the amount over $122,589

Saskatchewan tax credits, deductions and rebates

Active Families Benefit

This benefit helps families with the costs of their children’s participation in cultural, recreational and sports activities.

Saskatchewan Employment Supplement

This payment helps low-income families. The amount depends on the number of children, their age and the household income.

Graduate Retention Program

This program provides a rebate of up to $20,000 on tuition fees for graduates to live in Saskatchewan and file a tax return in that province. Unused credits can be deducted as part of the Graduate Tuition Refund.

Saskatchewan low-income tax credit

This refundable credit is designed to reduce the taxes of low-income residents.

First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit

This is a non-refundable credit of up to $1,100 for eligible tax payers who bought qualifying homes after December 31, 2011.

Saskatchewan Active Families Benefit

This benefit can now be claimed for children 18 years or younger on the last day of the year, as opposed to children just 6-14 years of age.

Ontario

Tax brackets for Ontario:

5.05% on the first $39,723 of taxable income, +

9.15% on the next $39,725, +

11.16% on the next $429,552, +

13.16% on the amount over $509,000

Ontario tax credits, deductions and rebates

Ontario Child Benefit

This offers financial support for low-income families. If you are eligible, it will be combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into one monthly payment. In addition, eligible families may receive financial help for rent or medication.

Trillium Drug Program

This program is designed to help with the cost of prescription drugs.

Ontario Sales Tax Credit

This credit provides relief on the sales tax they pay on goods and services.

Land Transfer Tax Refund for First-time homebuyers

This refund covers all or part of the tax.

Ontario Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit

This tax credit is designed for seniors 65 and over who own or rent their home, and for those who share a home with a relative who is a senior. Please note that if an eligible expense also qualifies as a medical expense, it can be claimed for both the renovation tax credit and as a medical expense.

Ontario Trillum Benefit

Since July 2012, the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) combines the following credits into one monthly payment: the Ontario Sales Tax Credit, the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, and the Northern Ontario Energy Credit.

Prince Edward Island

Tax brackets for Prince Edward Island

9.8% on the first $31,984 of taxable income

13.8% on the next $31,985

16.7% on the amount over $63,969

Prince Edward Island (PEI) tax credits, deductions and rebates

Owner-occupied Residential Tax Credit

This credit was introduced to ensure that owner-occupying property owners are not impacted negatively by increases in property taxes.

Seniors’ Home Repair Program

The Seniors’ Home Repair Program helps with repairs that are essential to maintain the structure of the building and maintain the senior citizen’s health and safety.

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The average Canadian tax refund is $998

Just arrived home after working in Canada on a temporary work and travel visa? Then now’s the time to apply for your tax refund! On average, our customers get an average Canadian tax refund of $998 – that’s enough for them to visit Canada again or perhaps go somewhere else! To save yourself the stress of filing your own Canadian tax return, use taxback.com as we are the Canadian tax experts. We can apply for your Canadian tax refund for you and make sure you receive the maximum legal tax refund possible, while you sit back and relax. So what are you waiting for? Get started today by using our FREE tax refund calculator to see how much tax you could get back!

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Useful Canadian Tax Facts

The Canadian tax year runs from 1st January to 31st December

Easily file your tax return online

It’s free to get a tax refund estimation

Each province in Canada has different tax laws

To file your Canadian tax return we'll need either your T4 or your final payslip

Expenses such as student loan interest, bus passes and tuition fees can all be included in your tax return

The average Canadian tax refund with Taxback.com is $998

We’ve Been Getting Canadian Tax Back Since 1996

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When it comes to getting Canadian tax back, we know what we’re doing. The best thing of all is that it’s free to find out what you’re owed. Our team of dedicated Canadian tax professionals know Canadian tax laws inside out so they can fill in all your tax forms and apply for your refund while you sit back and relax. We have been filing tax returns since 1996 so we are trusted by thousands of people every year to get their Canadian tax back.

Customer Corner

Leah Ketelaar, Student

I’m at the University of Toronto studying English & Drama and I work part time in a coffee shop. I got in touch with Taxback.com to file my tax return and they confirmed I was due a tax refund due to my fees and travel expenses. I got back $412 so I was really pleased.